Project Description: The "Evaluation of a Professional Development Program in Classroom Assessment" is a component of the federally funded project Teacher Quality Research: Investigating the EFficacy of a Professional Development Program in Classroom Assessment for Middle School Reading and Mathematics (TQR). The TQR project seeks to examine methods for effectively implementing standardized video-based professional development modules focused on classroom assessment in mathematics and reading. The Office of Program Evaluation (OPE) at the University of South Carolain (USC) was contracted by the Office of Assessment from the South Carolina Department of Education (SDE) to evaluate the (a) fidelity of implementation of the TQR professional development training modules and the (b) effects of the TQR professional development training on South Carolina teachers' beliefs, expectations, and values regarding state curriculum standards and classroom assessment.

Faculty (PI): Ching Ching Yap

Team Leader: Leigh D'Amico, Ph. D.

Research Team: Tara Pearsall

Available Files

Benchmark Assessment

This presentation by Christina Schneider and Robin Rivers of the South Carolina Department of Education provides information about benchmarking and the Teacher Quality Research project. (Powerpoint file)

Successes and Hardships of Professional Development

This presentation by the Office of Program Evaluation describes the successes and hardships of the TQR project based upon data collected by the OPE. These data sources include observations, shadowing, focus groups, and survey data. (Powerpoint file)

Teacher Test Results

The presentation presents the results of a standardized test evaluating teachers’ ability to construct multiple choice items and performance assessments that meet the goals of the Assessing Standards in the Classroom professional development program. Tests were administered before and after the program and the results were compared. (Powerpoint file)

Data Quality - Course Code Presentation

This presentation emphasized the importance of using state-defined course codes and SASI information correctly as a way to maintain data quality. (Powerpoint file)

Teacher Quality Research Grant Schedule

The presentation sets forth a schedule and timeline for the implementation of the TQR professional development program. (Powerpoint file)

Investigating the Efficacy of a Professional Development Program

The presentation, given by Christina Schneider of the South Carolina Department of Education, describes the goals and implementation of the Assessing Standards in the Classroom professional development program. The presentation also includes teacher’s comments regarding the effectiveness of the program. (Powerpoint file)

Teacher Quality Research Final 2006 Report